2001 Isuzu Rodeo: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 80,000 miles · OR

I own a 2001 isuzu rodeo. I noticed the check engine light was on a few days after purchase. Dealer sent us to his mechanic who fixed it. A few weeks later it happened again, he fixed again many times. Eventually he said there was probably a problem with the sensor and not to worry about it, so I didn't. The ABS light came on about a year later and I had it addresses when I had my brakes checked. The guy that did my brakes told me I could have it fixed or just ignore it, that it was not important. The next thing that went out was my air conditioning and heating system. I ended up paying 1300 to get fixed in the summer of 2014. The next thing was the rear wiper stopped working. I still have not replaced that. Shortly after the wiper stopped working I noticed the cruise control & the brake lights would not work when the lights were on, I no longer drive at night. Last year the gas gauge stopped working, I have to keep up with my mileage to figure out if I need to fill up. Just recently experienced the engine starting to stall. I was driving on the freeway going about 70. I had my heater, radio and wipers on for the rain. I decided to turn on the headlights because it was starting to get a little dark and just when I turned them on the dash lights faded and the car started to slow down like it was not getting any power. I quickly turned the lights off and the car went back to normal. This was very scary, I was afraid to turn my lights back on. Once I got off the freeway and was going into the mountains, the fog was to dense to ignore the lights. I turned them on this time without a problem. I know I did not have brake lights, thankfully I was more or less on the road alone. After researching this car I see thousands of people with the same problems. I think we should start a class action law suit.

Filed Feb 10, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 78,000 miles · NJ

Was trying to get car through inspection but couldn't get the check engine light and fuel light off. I explained to my mechanic and he said you need a new fuel pump. I made an appointment and when he put the car on the lift he said the frame is totally rusted out and the car should not be on the road. I then called isuzu and they told me there was a recall on it. They gave me the name of a dealer near me they said the car can not be fixed. They said if the car is hit from behind it would just fold or the suspension will just give out and you will not be able to control the car. Its been two weeks and I'm getting the run around from the dealer and isuzu. I am now out of a car. If the gas gauge didn't break I would not have even known about this and could have killed someone on the road. Isuzu should be standing behind these cars!!!!

Filed Aug 1, 2011 · Fuel system · 101,200 miles · VA

2001 isuzu rodeo 4x4 3.2 v6 fuel gauge reading inaccurate. Constant problem with fuel gauge reading inaccurate - has lead to two breakdowns in the last month.

Filed Jul 17, 2011 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · GA

I decided to file this claim once I read it was not an isolated incident. The fuel gauge falls to empty which triggers the gas light to come on. The truck has between 1/4 and 1/2 tank when this happens. The fuel gauge/sensor is faulty and should be recalled by isuzu.

Filed Jun 4, 2011 · Body · 88,000 miles · NY

Re: 2001 isuzu rodeo ls rusted frame to trail arm bracket can cause frame to snap at rear of vehicle causing possible loss of control if traveling highway speeds at 55-65 MPH. This SUV is worthless on the market. Isuzu should be held full accountability. Also the SUV has had defective fuel gauge due to defective descending unit in gas tank which no recall was never made. Yet 1 out of every 7-8 isuzu have this problem.

Filed Apr 13, 2008 · Electrical, Fuel system · 15,000 miles · AZ

I purchased my 2001 isuzu rodeo in march 2002. Several months after purchasing it, I noticed that my gas light would show empty even after a complete fill up. The only way I had to determine if I needed fuel was by resetting my tripometer each time I filled up. I was okay with doing that for years until in 2006 when I needed to renew by registration, I could not pass emissions because of the check engine light being on. When they determined what the cause was, it was something to do with the fuel line. I took it in for an estimate of repair. I had no choice in the matter and had to pay over $800.00 to have a new fuel sending unit put in my vehicle. I have recently learned that this has been an case for large numbers of 2001 isuzu rodeo owners. I do not understand why this was never a recall issue. As far as I am concerned, I think the car manufacturer so take responsibility for this matter and fix all of the cars that are still out there with this problem and reimburse those of us who had to pay for this repair. Obviously, there is more to it than just a fluke.

Filed Aug 16, 2007 · Fuel system · 42,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the fuel gauge sensor failed. She stated that the failure began intermittently, but has now completely failed. Recall number 00v298000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) was referenced. The current mileage was 118,196 and failure mileage was 42,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2007 · Fuel system · AZ

2001 isuzu rodeo fuel gauge not working cause code in computer fuel sending unit.

Filed Jul 24, 2007 · Fuel system · TN

2001 isuzu rodeo, I started having problems with fuel gauge and check engine light came on. Even though the vehicle will have a full tank of gas, it will register empty. Also, the vehicle is idling high. I purchased this vehicle new in 2001 and it only has 44,000 miles. The dealership ran tests and said that it is an egr valve oxygen sensor, and a fuel leveling sending unit. I have a 10 year/120,000 mile warranty, however these parts went out with a 3 year warranty. Cost of repairs at dealership---$1200.

Filed Sep 5, 2006 · Fuel system, Transmission · 69,000 miles · CO

The fuel sending unit on the '01 isuzu rodeo is faulty and causes the check engine light to come on and the gas gauge to work improperly. Also, the transmission for the '01 rodeo appears to be structurally unsound for the engine. The transmission on my '01 rodeo, after 70,000 miles, has needed to be replaced. This truck has not been used for 4 wheel driving. Though they recalled the '02 for the fuel sending unit they did not incorporate the '01 into that recall.

Filed Jul 4, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 36,000 miles · NJ

At a little over 36,000 miles I started having problems with the gas gauge. It drops from full within 30 miles, once it hits a half tank it sporadically drops to empty, the gas light comes on along with the check engine light. It will go back up but then drop again. When I fill the tank at a reading of 1/4 tank I get an average of 8 gallons before the pump shuts off. Yet according to the book it is an 18 gallon tank. Now at 40,000 its getting worse. I registered a 1/2 tank at the pump shut off at 2 gallons.

Filed May 13, 2006 · Fuel system · 116,450 miles · OR

First, the gas gauge started going back and forth between full & empty and the light flashes. Now, I am having trouble with the fuel pump? It starts and then it dies. Cant park up hill, wont start. Have to park down hill to keep gas flowing to injectors.